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Through classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, laboratory practicals, and supervised clinical experiences in accredited healthcare institutions, students acquire the knowledge, skills, and professional values required to provide safe, evidence-based, and compassionate nursing care.","The department continuously reviews its teaching strategies to align with global best practices and leverages digital technologies that enhance learning, assessment, and clinical competence.",[239,436,1084,1085],"Simulation & Laboratories","NMCN Standards",[355,956],{"name":1088,"title":1089,"initials":1090,"bio":1091},"Mrs. Okwo Ottoh","Head of Department","OO","Mrs. Okwo Ottoh serves as the Head of the Department of General Nursing, providing academic and professional leadership for the College's ND\u002FHND Nursing Programme. 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Through her leadership, the department continues to uphold high professional standards while nurturing compassionate, confident, and competent midwives equipped to meet the evolving healthcare needs of women, newborns, families, and communities.","c34eb4e0-f608-403d-b624-1f27275a7deb",{"seoDescription":1101,"seoKeywords":1120,"paragraphs":1121,"focus":1122,"programmeSlugs":1123,"head":1124},[1103,713,1104,1105],[1107,1108,1109],[246,1111,1112,759],[706],{"name":1115,"title":1089,"initials":1116,"bio":1117},{"id":840,"name":839,"shortName":863,"summary":1126,"seoDescription":1127,"seoKeywords":1128,"paragraphs":1133,"focus":1138,"programmeSlugs":1142,"head":1143,"uuid":1147,"slug":840,"payload":1148,"sort_order":177,"is_published":147,"updated_at":321},"Prepares nurses for disease prevention, health promotion, community healthcare, and population health management.","Department of Public Health Nursing at CONSIT Itigidi — community and population health education, led by Mrs. Rita Otutor Osim.",[1129,1130,1131,1132],"Department of Public Health Nursing CONSIT","Post Basic Public Health Nursing Itigidi","Mrs Rita Otutor Osim","community health nursing Cross River",[1134,1135,1136,1137],"The Department of Public Health Nursing prepares nurses to become leaders in disease prevention, health promotion, community healthcare, and population health management.","The department offers specialized training in epidemiology, environmental health, primary healthcare, communicable disease control, maternal and child health, occupational health, school health services, health education, programme planning, health policy, monitoring and evaluation, and community diagnosis.","Students participate in community-based fieldwork, outreach programmes, health campaigns, research, and multidisciplinary collaborations that prepare them to address emerging public health challenges at local, national, and global levels.","The department also promotes the use of digital health technologies, health information systems, and data-driven decision-making in public health practice.",[863,1139,1140,1141],"Community Fieldwork","Epidemiology","Digital Health",[838],{"name":1144,"title":1089,"initials":1145,"bio":1146},"Mrs. Rita Otutor Osim","RO","Mrs. Rita Otutor Osim leads the Department of Public Health Nursing and is responsible for coordinating academic activities, community-based learning, and professional development within the department. She works closely with faculty members and healthcare partners to ensure students acquire the knowledge, practical skills, and experience required for effective public health nursing practice. 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He is dedicated to creating an engaging learning environment that equips students with the knowledge and transferable skills needed for academic success and effective professional practice.","710a5923-8250-44e9-9c54-c0469ef87300",{"seoDescription":1159,"seoKeywords":1182,"paragraphs":1183,"focus":1184,"programmeSlugs":1185,"head":1186},[1161,1162,1163,1164],[1166,1167,1168,1169],[1171,1172,1173,1174],[],{"name":1177,"title":1089,"initials":1178,"bio":1179},{"id":1188,"name":1189,"shortName":1190,"summary":1191,"seoDescription":1192,"seoKeywords":1193,"paragraphs":1198,"focus":1203,"programmeSlugs":1207,"head":1208,"uuid":1211,"slug":1188,"payload":1212,"sort_order":1218,"is_published":147,"updated_at":321},"entrepreneurial-development-centre","Department of Entrepreneurial Development Centre (EDC)","Entrepreneurial Development Centre","Equips students with entrepreneurial knowledge, innovation skills, and competencies for self-reliance and career diversification.","Entrepreneurial Development Centre at CONSIT Itigidi — entrepreneurship, innovation, and enterprise skills for nursing students, led by Dr. Ekpe Osim.",[1194,1195,1196,1197],"Entrepreneurial Development Centre CONSIT","EDC CONSIT Itigidi","Dr Ekpe Osim","nursing entrepreneurship Nigeria",[1199,1200,1201,1202],"The Entrepreneurial Development Centre (EDC) equips students with entrepreneurial knowledge, innovation skills, and practical competencies that prepare them for self-reliance, wealth creation, and career diversification.","The centre provides training in entrepreneurship, business planning, financial literacy, digital entrepreneurship, innovation management, leadership, project development, small business management, and enterprise sustainability.","Students are encouraged to identify opportunities within the healthcare sector and develop innovative solutions capable of improving healthcare delivery while creating sustainable businesses and employment opportunities.","The centre also promotes creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, digital innovation, and collaboration with industry partners through workshops, seminars, mentorship programmes, and practical projects.",[1204,1205,1206,1004],"Entrepreneurship","Innovation","Digital Enterprise",[],{"name":1209,"title":1089,"initials":514,"bio":1210},"Dr. Ekpe Osim","Dr. Ekpe Osim leads the Entrepreneurial Development Centre, where he champions innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills development among students. 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